Friends of the Fort Lee Public Library

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Supporting library services through fundraising and volunteerism.

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Who We Are

The Friends of the Fort Lee Public Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports the Fort Lee Library’s services through fundraising and volunteerism, and are primarily funded by our members and donations.

Need a copy of our bylaws? Curious about what we do? Other questions? Email us flplfriends@gmail.com.

What’s Happening

Fri
March 102023
Science of BeerSOLD OUT
7:00-9:00pmFort Lee Library meeting room
Fri
May 52023
Indoor Mini Golf (Evening)Play holes of mini-golf INSIDE the Fort Lee Library!
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Sat
May 62023
Indoor Mini Golf (Daytime)Play holes of mini-golf INSIDE the Fort Lee Library!
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Fri
September 292023
Members-Only Book Sale PresaleShop the book sale before the public does. Only available to current (2023) members of the Friends.
TBAFort Lee Library
Sat
September 302023
Annual Book SaleGet your fill of gently used hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, and DVs for $1-$2 each.
TBAFort Lee Library
Sun
October 12023
Annual Book SaleGet your fill of gently used hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, and DVs for $1-$2 each.
TBAFort Lee Library

Last Year

During 2022 with over 210 memberships, the Friends donated over $24,000 to a variety of programs and services including those listed below.

In 2022, the Friends had sponsored the following programs:

  • Hollaback! Bystander training (April)
  • Members-only performance by Bill Ervolino & refreshments
  • Belmont 4, Doo Wop concert for all ages (June)
  • Summer Reading Program for adults and children (June-August)
  • eBook licenses (ongoing)
  • Museum Passes (from annual Book Sale)
  • Toddler’s Nook in Children’s Room (from annual Book Sale)
  • An Evening with the Friends raised $13,000 for the Library’s capital campaign to renovate and refresh the library building!

Benefits of Membership

Renew your Membership for 2023 or become a new member STARTING JANUARY 1, 2023! Join our current 210+ members: “Join the Friends!”

  • Members Only: Become a member today to:
    • Stay informed about upcoming events
    • Friends-sponsored event discounts
    • Members-only activities and outings
    • Early access to our annual book sale (usually in September)

Ongoing Fundraising

  • Commemorating an anniversary, birthday, or special event? A dedicated bookplate for an individual or group/organization can be placed in a circulating adult or children’s book at the Fort Lee Library.
  • Teachers deserve a special thanks! Our Teacher Appreciation Bookplates are placed in a children’s or adult circulating book, and is the perfect way to say “thank you” to someone who does a lot for you or your children/grandchildren. All donations to the Friends may be tax deductible.
  • Make a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)3 nonprofit: Donate once or monthly to the Friends.

Contact Us

flplfriends@gmail.com
320 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Our Instagram Posts

Members of the Friends: our first all members meeting of this year will be via zoom Monday (tomorrow) at 7pm. (Not at the library!) Check your email from us with Zoom details and the agenda. Contact the @flplfriends with any questions. Today is the last day to borrow a DVD from @fortleelibrary or @fortleelibrarykids and get a raffle ticket. Winner chosen tomorrow!! Yup. All reservations are full!! See you on March 10 with cash in hand for the $10 ticket fee. Small bills are preferable! We are SOLD OUT for this event! Check out the events calendar for Fort Lee Library to see if there’s room on the waiting list. Borrow a movie from @fortleelibrary when it reopens tomorrow. Earn a chance to win our movie at home gift bag! Who loves popcorn, M&Ms, and Swedish Fish? Win a bag of at-home movie snacks like these, plus more, from our free raffle. Borrow a DVD from @fortleelibrary and get a ticket. Open to all patrons, all ages. Winner selected on Saturday, Feb 25! From today through Feb 25: borrow any DVD and get a raffle ticket to enter to win our movie-at-home snack bag prize raffle!! Open to all patrons, all ages. Join us March 10th with a talk from @alementary on how beer is made, a beer tasting, snacks, and chat with other beer lovers! Starting Monday, borrow any DVD and get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a bag of movie snacks! Courtesy of the Friends of the Fort Lee Library organization.

Friends of the Fort Lee Public Library is a 501(c)3 | EIN 83-2152094 | Incorporated 2018